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Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Heads Up Adult Amateurs!

By on Mar 3, 2019 2:00 pm -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our sister site, Sport Horse Nation. To help with the search, we’re going to feature a selection of current listings here on EN each week. We include the ad copy provided; click the links for videos, pricing and contact information.

Do you work a 9 to 5? Are you also looking for your next eventing partner? Then you’ve come to the right place. There’s lots to see on Sport Horse Nation, but we’ve rounded up a few recent listings marketed to adult amateurs:

Rebecca. Photo via Sport Horse Nation Spotlight.

Rebecca RSL AA dream horse

9yr old 16.3h By Rousseau out of EM River Side Lady! Rebecca has earned her dressage scores to become an American Hanoverian Elite Mare Candidate.
Competing 3rd level she also has been started over show jumps and some xc. She is very talented in the arena but also will go foxhunting and take you on a trail ride.
Rebecca is all class and has absolutely no vices! Extremely pleasant, willing and wants to please. Never ever been unsound. She has been well cared for and looking for her perfect home. She absolutely loves to be groomed and handled. Very very sweet mare. Located in Alabama.

Critical Mass. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

REDUCED! Great minded young horse with potential

For you consideration Critical Mass or “Bo” as know in the barn is a just turned 4 yr old ottb gelding. Bo would great fit for an AA or a young rider looking for a young horse on a budget. Bo is an easy keeper, (only maintenance need is corrective front shoeing) and quite enough for a beginner rider, but don’t let that foul you he is a gorgeous red head with big movement and a powerful jump. Bo has done one beginner novice and is aiming for novice for his next outing he has a great brain and will move up fast. Priced at 3k obo, leases and payments are also welcomed. Please call Hana Sangster at 954-695-2637 to schedule a time to come see him! Located in Florida.

PS Gandhi. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

PS Gandhi 16.1 (2011) Dark Bay KWPN Gelding by Warrant. (Numero Uno)

ABSOLUTE AMATEUR DREAM HORSE! PHENOMENAL MOVER & BRAIN!

* UPDATE 1/30/19: Running Training Successfully scoring in the 20’s in Dressage!

Peachstone Sport Horses offers (2011) PS Gandhi AKA G-Monkey is a 16.1 Dark Bay KWPN Gelding by Warrant. (Numero Uno) Big Fancy Mover and easy to do in all ways. Shown straight 1st level dressage (schooling 2nd) and low levels eventing in Holland. Superb Canter, easy to jump, happy mouth & ready to go on. Really a joy to ride everyday! Dressage scores of 26 & 28 at last 2 shows. He is rocking around training without batting an eye! Nothing phases him and he is STUNNING to look at!

Super YR/AR mount that will win and finish on his dressage! Located in Florida.

Cherry. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Low Level Eventing Chesnut mare

Cherry is a very pretty & sweet 15.2 11yr old quarter horse. She has been a wonderful first horse for my daughter. Together they have competed through Novice.
Good feet, no vices, no required maintenance. Super easy keeper. Price negotiable to the right home. Located in Virginia.

Honour the Riches. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Thoroughbred Event Mare/BN-N Packer

Honour the Riches, aka Bellamy, is a just turning nine-year-old OTTB mare (only raced 3 times all in one day). Bellamy is bay with two socks on both hind legs, 15.3hh, she stands for the farrier (front shoes) can go barefoot (great feet), road hacks, trail rides, can be ridden bridless, gets along with any horse, loads (by herself or with others), can be clipped full body (does not like bridle path), has been in clinics, and has traveled. She is grained only with one supplement (cool calories), she does have chiropractor every month to keep her in top condition. I did have her x rayed as she does have a hind left bump on her ankle but her x rays where clean, (its superficial). She is Ridden 5-6 days a week (weather permitting). She does flop her tongue out but only when she’s bored or extremely nervous (she does not do this while riding). She is not hard to deal with as she can be held by anyone, she has the same personality every where she goes. She can get hot, but that is only during competition as she loves her job and settles right in when entering the ring. I don’t not have her papers, although she does have a tattoo and is on the jockey club website. (I’m sure they would not be hard to receive)
Bellamys Eventing career started when she was six years old. She was in a strict training program for two years with lessons every week ridden by me. She has also been in lessons with a 3*** rider for a summer and a Lainey Ashker clinic also ridden by me. All very much liked her and her personality. She has shown in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Ohio. She has shown in intro all the way up to Beginner Novice. This year I was planning on taking her novice as she schools’ novice and training level very easily at home. She has shown in novice eventing dressage and scored moderately well. Her last beginner novice was October 2018 and she placed 2nd out of 10. She has no problem making time on cross country and she always has a clean stadium. Her dressage skills are still coming but she has amazing progression. She has done walk to canter transitions, downward transitions, shoulder inn, haunches in, turn on the forehand, and much more. She does not care about any cross country or stadium fence (ditches, water, tires, flowers, windmills, giant lollipops, Halloween décor, steps, etc.) In her entire career she has only refused two fences and that was her first cross country school ever. She can get hot when jumping and not for a beginner rider. She is not out of control but can be ridden by a amateur or someone who just wants to compete up to training level. She would be great for a teenager who loves a quick paced horse with lots of personality. She knows her job and loves doing it!! Only reason for selling is I know she will not be an intermediate or advanced horse and that is what I want. Otherwise I would love to keep her. Price negotiable to a good home. Located in Ohio.

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Who Jumped It Best? Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field Edition

By on Mar 3, 2019 11:00 am -

This round of Who Jumped It Best? takes us to Bruce’s Field in Aiken, S.C. Check out these riders jumping the iconic Willcox Hotel at the $50,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field, and decide who you think presents the best overall picture. You can cast your vote by selecting your choice in the poll at the bottom of the post.

Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field: Website, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Instagram, Twitter

Clayton Fredericks and Luksor. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Boyd Martin and Kyra. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Allie Knowles and Sound Prospect. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Felix Vogg and Colero. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Liz Halliday and Fernhill By Night. Photo by Shelby Allen.

William Fox-Pitt and Sandro’s Star. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Doug Payne Vandiver. Photo by Shelby Allen.

#EventerProblems Vol. 172, Presented by Haygain: So. Over. Winter.

By on Mar 3, 2019 9:00 am -

My pony has abscesses in two different feet and is covered in rain rot, thanks for asking. How’s YOUR horse life going?

I think I speak for the collective north-of-Aiken masses when I say that we’re all ready for this winter to go buh-bye already. With that in mind, here’s your latest batch of #EventerProblems, all of which share one thing in common ….

Go Eventing.

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Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Mar 3, 2019 12:01 am -

Phillip Dutton being awarded the key to the city of Aiken. Photo by Shelby Allen.

In a special ceremony over the weekend at the Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field, the Mayor of Aiken, Rick Osbon, awarded Phillip Dutton the key to the city. The Mayor celebrated Phillip’s commitment to the sport and Aiken.

“The Key to the City is something that we hold in high regard and we reserve for special occasions and special people,” The Mayor told The Aiken Standard. “We are excited that Phillip has made Aiken his winter home. He is such a remarkable ambassador for us and the local equestrian community throughout the world.”

National Holiday: National Anthem Day

U.S. Weekend Action:

Full Gallop H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Rocking Horse III H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Sporting Days H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Twin Rivers H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Sunday Links: 

Key to City presented to Dutton as inaugural Grand-Prix Eventing competition ends two-day run

Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm for inaugural Grand-Prix Eventing showcase

Daniel Stewart’s Tip of the Month: Verbal Erasers

US Equestrian Seeks Managing Director of Eventing

An Old Man, A Bad Ass And A Catch Ride Go One-Two-Three In $50,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Invitational

I Thought I Was Fit. Then I Tried Lorenzo De Luca’s Workout

Nana Dalton’s ‘getting back on my feet’ blog: pushed to my limits

Sunday Video:

‘He Was Magic’: Fernhill By Night Flies to Win Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field

By on Mar 2, 2019 7:36 pm -

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Wearing a smile from ear-to-ear, Liz Halliday-Sharp gave all the credit to Fernhill By Night for their win of the inaugural $50,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field.

“He hasn’t had a run this year but he knows his job and he just fought for me the whole way. I just couldn’t be more pleased with him,” she said of the 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Radolin x Argentina XII, by Argentinus) owned by Deborah Halliday.

With most of the course visible from the main arena, she heard the booming applause grow steadily louder with each fence — even when she narrowly missed her line to the penultimate effort, the Aiken Horse Park keyhole.

“We were flying, I was so focused I nearly blew past my line. I was like, ‘Whoa Liz, I’ll just angle it.’ But I was way up on time so I took a little pull there. The horse was class to just come in there and angle it for me. loved how he just operated off the turns for me, he can be a bit slow in his mind sometimes but today he was fully on it in every way,” she said.

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Though she jokingly calls him on old man, Liz thinks 16 will be “Blackie’s” year. “He loves it. He’s feeling great, and he deserve to win. He’s been a long time partner for me, and it took a long time to get him in a happy place. I think 16 is his magic year. Not a bad way to kick off the season,” she said.

Liz was riding for the Friends of The Animal Shelter (FOTAS), a nonprofit organization that aids the the Aiken County Animal Shelter.

Doug Payne and Vandiver. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Doug Payne knew the twisty course would suit Vandiver, and he used that to his advantage. He and the 15-year-old Trakehner (Windfall x Visions of Grandeur, by Mystic Replica xx), who is owned in partnership between Doug, his wife, Jessica Payne, and Debi Crawley, stuck their heels in for second place on a score of 30.8.

“He’s just a kick ass horse,” Doug said of “Quinn” who cruised around the track like he was born for it.  “It think Mark [Phillips, Course Designer] did a very good job. It’s very spectator friendly and though walking it it seems pretty twisty and turny, it was actually pretty smooth and flowed well. It was very good for the horses.”

William Fox-Pitt and Sandro’s Star. Photo by Shelby Allen.

William Fox-Pitt piloted his catch ride, Sandro’s Star, handily into the top three, a bit shocked that he had the second fastest ride of the day. “I’m not the quickest rider so I was quite surprised that I ended up being quite quick,” he laughed. Hannah Salazar’s 11-year-old Oldenburg stallion (Sagnol x Poetic Patter xx, by Nostalgia’s Star xx) skipped around the showcase to finish on 31.1.

“I think the poor horse had to put up with quite a bit of shock with a different rider charging around all these fences,” William said. “It was a bit of a wake up call but he was lovely horse, and he did the job well.”

Boyd Martin and Kyra. Photo by Shelby Allen.

The tiebreak between Boyd Martin and Allie Knowles, who were both equal fifth, came down to just two seconds. Boyd ultimately bumped into fourth after getting closer to the optimum time with Kyra, a 12-year-old Canadian Warmblood (VDL Ulando H x Wellsley, by Welstern) owned by Christine Turner. Allie was then fifth aboard Sound Prospect, a 17-year-old Thoroughbred (Eastern Echo x Miner’s Girl, by Miner’s Mark) owned by the Sound Prospect Syndicate.

Felix Vogg and Jürgen Vogg’s Colero were sixth on 33 points. Jennie Brannigan piloted both her rides, Nina Gardner’s Cambalda and Ibella, to 7th and 10th. Will Coleman secured the fastest ride of the day with the Four Star Eventing Group’s Obos O’Reilly in 3 minutes and 50 seconds. They finish with a score of 34.4. Clayton Fredericks rode into 9th with Lily and Mary Beth Geelan’s Luksor.

The leaderboard changed shape this morning before the final phase even started as 15 pairs withdrew, most of whom where saving their horses for Red Hills, which is next weekend. In the group that remained, nearly all found the time achievable. All in the top 13 went double clear.

If you missed any of our coverage, you can catch up here, and replays of all three phases will be available at this link.

Go eventing.

Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field: Website, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Instagram, Twitter

Best of JN: Fiery Mare, Fiery Hair

By on Mar 2, 2019 2:10 pm -

Just in case you missed it, here’s Dani Goldstein’s winning round aboard Lizziemary during this weekend’s #SaturdayNightLights! 👀 This lightning-fast performance was definitely one to remember 🙌🏼 #WEF2019

Posted by WEF – Winter Equestrian Festival on Monday, February 25, 2019

We all know Danielle Goldstein for her trademark feathered locks and love of yoga pants, but her partnership with her spicy red-headed mare Lizziemary is even more special. For the second year in a row, this duo captured the win in the same CSI5* Grand Prix last weekend.

It was Goldstein’s immaculately executed inside turns and leave-out options that placed her in the leading position after her jump-off round. If you watch, you see that Goldstein comes in meaning business, taking the first inside turn after fence one to sneak up to fence two at an angle. “Wow,” both of the commentators said as she landed from fence two in spectacular form. Lizziemary showed off her huge stride between fences three and four, nailing the distance on seven strides. From that point on the round was neat and tidy, while still keeping the pace extremely competitive for those who would follow. And it proved to be a time that couldn’t be beat, sealing the victory for the second year running for this fiery pair.

Aiken Comes to Life on Bruce’s Field Cross Country

By on Mar 2, 2019 10:36 am -

The Wilcox. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Taking a walk around the cross country course at the $50,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field is a lot like seeing the dollhouse of your dreams come to life. Course Builder Eric Bull has outdone himself. The detail of the fences is outstanding — it’s like a teeny tiny city that is so quintessentially Aiken. Let’s take a tour around the city for ants, erm, the cross country course.

First the nitty gritty: the course starts around the track before winding through three of the main arenas. There are 22 jumping efforts with an optimum time of 4:12 across 2200 meters. All the fences represent some part of Aiken, and we start with a bomb, a literal bomb at the Savanah River Nuclear Solutions fence.

Stay for a while at the Palmetto Golf Club. Photo by Shelby Allen.

Now we sit on the porch for a drink at the Palmetto Golf Club, before worship at Saint Mary’s Church. Next riders take a hack through Hitchcock woods where they’ll find a life-size Fox Squirrel.

For all of you out-of-towners, you can come and go through the Aiken Train Depot. There’s so much more: The Wilcox, The Battle of Aiken and the Post Office. The sweet southern town really comes to life across Mark Phillips’ course. Check out the gallery below to really appreciate the detail.

Eleven pairs withdrew this morning, including third-placed Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus. Many are planning to save their horses for Red Hills next weekend. The first horse will be out at 2:35 p.m. Don’t forget to tune in for commentary from our very own Jenni Autry joined by Alex O’Neal! You can watch it on EQTV or right here on EN.

Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field: Website, Cross Country Order of Go, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Instagram, Twitter

 

Joanie Morris Resigns: ‘The Job Has Been the Greatest Privilege of My Entire Life’

By on Mar 2, 2019 8:15 am -

Joanie Morris has announced her resignation as USEF Managing Director of Eventing. Photo by Uptown Eventing.

It is the end of an era as Joanie Morris, USEF Managing Director of Eventing, has announced her resignation. Joanie assumed the role in 2012 following David O’Connor’s appointment as International Technical Advisor and coach for the U.S. eventing team.

Joanie oversaw the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team through the 2014 World Equestrian Games; the 2015 Pan American Games; the 2016 Olympic Games; Erik Duvander’s appointment as U.S. Performance Director for Eventing in 2017; the 2018 World Equestrian Games; numerous Nations Cups both abroad and on U.S. soil; and every major international competition that featured U.S. athletes in North America and around the world over the past six years.

“The job has been the greatest privilege of my entire life. I have experienced more highs and lows than I ever thought possible. The medals are how we are judged in public, but it’s actually the day-to-day struggle that has made it all worth it. Those are the memories that I’ll carry forward. It’s a job that is completely all-consuming and needs 100-percent commitment from the person who is doing it. I’ve been fortunate to have it be my life for nearly six years,” Joanie said.

“I never thought I’d work for USEF forever. For me, the timing is right to take the next step. I’d like to see what other opportunities are out there for me. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my husband (Richard Picken) and at our farm, and enjoying what life has in store for me next.”

To say Joanie has been an indispensable part of the U.S. team would be an extreme understatement. Boyd Martin once described her as “a diamond” to the team, and that is perhaps the best way to succinctly summarize the way in which she has impacted the USEF High Performance program.

USEF announced today that the organization is now accepting applications for the position of Managing Director of Eventing. While Joanie’s position will officially end on April 1, 2019, USEF confirmed that she will still serve as Team Leader for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, in order to oversee the execution of team operations.

The full job description for USEF Managing Director of Eventing is listed below:

US Equestrian seeks a highly effective leader with an astute and excellent understanding of FEI and international equestrian sport to fill the position of Managing Director of Eventing. This position will work hand-in-hand with the Eventing Performance Director to prepare and lead the U.S. Eventing Team for Olympic Games and World Championships, while also overseeing the development of emerging talent through identifiable pathways to ensure sustainable success for the future.

A key leadership position within US Equestrian’s International Disciplines’ Sport Department, the Managing Director of Eventing spearheads all US Equestrian initiatives, governance, and programs related to U.S. Eventing and works closely with internal departments and the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) in order to grow the sport of eventing across all levels within the U.S. This position will oversee all US Equestrian programs related to eventing; serve as the lead liaison to the Eventing Sport Committee; manage the Elite and oversee the Development programs; manage the team selection process; prepare and manage the eventing budget; and oversee logistics and selection for team and individual funded travel, among other duties.

Applicants looking to apply for the Managing Director of Eventing position should be performance-focused and willing to approach challenges from a variety of angles. Individual must be a detail-oriented manager and a clear communicator and have a good understanding of the eventing landscape within the U.S. In addition, applicants should be prepared to build effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders while being energetic, resilient, committed, and reliable.

A bachelor’s degree and three to five years of professional experience in sport is required.

To apply for this position, please click here. 

Please join EN in thanking Joanie for her years of service to the USEF High Performance Program.

Go Eventing.

Watch the Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field Live Stream + Replays

By on Mar 2, 2019 7:30 am -

The inaugural $50,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Invitational is underway at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina. The entry list is a who’s-who of American five-star eventing, with a guest appearance from William Fox-Pitt who is catching a ride on Sandro’s Star — can’t wait to see that! Thankfully, we’re all able to follow the action live via EQTV‘s live stream broadcast.

The competition will run in a showcase format, with dressage and show jumping held on Friday, March 1, followed by cross country on Saturday, March 2.

FRIDAY
Dressage: 7:30 a.m. – 2:01 p.m. EST
Show Jumping: 4 – 6:03 p.m. EST

SATURDAY
Cross country: 2:30 – 5:26 p.m. EST
Presentation of Awards: 5:30 p.m. EST

Our own Jenni Autry is leading the live stream commentary along with special guests, with Shelby Allen reporting in with recaps of each phase, so keep it here for all the latest! Go Eventing.

Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field: Website, Cross Country Order of Go, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, Instagram, Twitter

REPLAYS

Dressage Part 1:

Dressage Part 2:

Show jumping:

Cross Country: 

Saturday Links Presented by Nupafeed USA

By on Mar 2, 2019 12:01 am -

Misty morning dressage warmup in Aiken. Photo by USEA Volunteer of the Month, Margaret Potorski.

During yesterday’s livestream, Jenni made a great point about events such as this weekend’s Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field and the previously run Wellington Showcase: not only do they provide a little more exposure for our sport, but it’s helpful to the riders and horses to have an early-season (think, pre-Kentucky) event with lots of atmosphere that they can bring their top horses to. Since the Wellington Showcase hasn’t run for the past two years, it’s great to have something similar back on the calendar. Doesn’t hurt that it’s benefiting local charities either!

Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field: Website, Cross Country Order of Go, Live Scores, Live Stream, EN’s Coverage, Instagram, Twitter

National Holiday: National Old Stuff Day

U.S. Weekend Action:

Full Gallop H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Rocking Horse III H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Chattahoochee Hills H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Sporting Days H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Twin Rivers H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

US Equestrian Seeks Managing Director of Eventing

No Excuses Here: Amateur Rider Kristen Paysinger Balances Dressage, Eventing And Shifts In The Emergency Room

Inspiring young eventer wins 2019 Hannah Francis Award

Final farewell to four-star event horse with a ‘heart of a lion’

Problems in the Horse’s Hip and Pelvis

Saturday Video: Looks like we have a dressage judge in the making!

Coach Nox giving dad some pointers.

Posted by Boyd Martin on Friday, March 1, 2019

Team Nupafeed® USA Welcomes Liz Halliday – Sharp
Nupafeed® USA would like to welcome Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp to Team Nupafeed® USA. Liz was sponsored by Nupafeed® UK for years even before Nupafeed® Supplements were available in the USA. We are very excited to add her and her lovely string of horses to Team Nupafeed® USA and look forward to a successful future together!!